Description
A flavorful baked chicken dish featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with roasted cherry tomatoes and red onions, complemented by a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce. Ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner or entertaining guests!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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- In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dried dill, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix everything together until well combined for a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large baking dish, place the chicken breasts in a single layer, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper evenly on top.
- Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced red onion around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to keep the chicken moist.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, remove the foil and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the chicken and vegetables.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C) and the feta is slightly golden.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
- While the chicken is resting, stir the tzatziki sauce to mix everything up again.
- To serve, place a chicken breast on each plate, spoon some roasted cherry tomatoes and onions over the top, and drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for added freshness.
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Notes
- This dish pairs well with warm pita bread, fluffy rice, or a simple green salad.
- If you have leftovers, store the chicken and tzatziki sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The chicken will last up to 3 days, while the tzatziki can last about a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes